Artforms

After 10 years of publication, 'Northings' (the monthly arts e-magazine for the Highlands & Islands) closed down in 2013 and is archived here. High Life Highland is pleased to enable this extensive body of work to remain accessible to the public. Please note, though, that material will not be updated or added.

Feature by Kenny Mathieson

Nairn International Jazz Festival Preview

1 Aug 2004 in Features, Festival, Highland, Music

KENNY MATHIESON runs an eye over the latest offerings from Ken Ramage’s annual Nairn swingfest

Feature by Northings

Lochaber Ceilidh Trail

1 Aug 2004 in Features, Highland, Music

INGRID HENDERSON reports on the progress of the inaugural Lochaber Ceilidh Trail

Review by Northings

I’m not Scared (15)

26 Jul 2004 in Film, Reviews

CATRIONA PAUL at the movies. I’M NOT SCARED is based on Niccolò Ammaniti’s novel, which currently features on a 3 for 2 deal at WH Smiths. If you don’t already know the story, so much the better, for this film works on suspense and a surprise finish, without which, you could get bored. I’m […]

Review by Kenny Mathieson

Bruce MacGregor, Christine Hanson, Jonny Hardie

25 Jul 2004 in Highland, Music, Reviews

Village Hall, Carrbridge, Friday 23 July 2004

Feature by Northings

National Theatre of Scotland

24 Jul 2004 in Dance & Drama, Features

THE ARTS JOURNAL canvassed reactions on the new National Theatre of Scotland from some of the movers and shakers in Highland theatre.

Review by Northings

Fahrenheit 9/11 (15)

23 Jul 2004 in Film, Reviews

CATRIONA PAUL at the Movies. WRITER AND DIRECTOR Michael Moore first found fame with the anti-gun epic, Bowling for Columbine. He returns with Fahrenheit 9/11, “the temperature where freedom burns”, a film tracking the presidency of George W. Bush from dubious beginnings in Florida, through the terrorist attacks of 9/11, to the war in Iraq. […]